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What Should I Give A Dog With An Upset Stomach?

What Should I Give A Dog With An Upset Stomach?

What should I give a dog with an upset stomach?! It’s a question most dog owners face at some point! Whether it’s from a dietary mishap or something more serious, an upset stomach can usually be eased with the right care and some clever strategies! In this article, we...

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How To Stop Your Dog From Barking

How To Stop Your Dog From Barking

There’s nothing like the feelgood factor you get from hearing your dog barking excitedly as you return home, waiting to greet you at the door. But what about when that barking goes beyond excitement at a particular situation; how do you stop your dog from barking when...

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Why Is My Older Cat Losing Weight?

Why Is My Older Cat Losing Weight?

As pet parents, we are no strangers to closely monitoring meals and snacks in a bid to fend off obesity in our cats and dogs. So focused are we on this issue, that we are often taken by surprise when the opposite problem occurs, and our pets begin to lose weight with...

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5 Top Tips For Keeping Your Dog’s Coat Shiny

5 Top Tips For Keeping Your Dog’s Coat Shiny

They say that beauty comes from the inside out and this is certainly true in the canine world. Is your dog's coat shiny? If so, their overall health is likely in tip-top shape too. But what does a healthy-looking coat have to do with a dog’s general well-being? A lot!...

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Why Do My Dog’s Gums Bleed?

Why Do My Dog’s Gums Bleed?

When our pets are under the weather, it’s an anxious time. They may be off their food or simply seem a lot quieter than their usual energetic selves. Sometimes they may show obvious signs of a problem, which can be even more worrying for us as pet parents. A common...

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Help Your Pets Stay Cool This Summer!

Help Your Pets Stay Cool This Summer!

Whilst we may be enjoying the mini heatwaves this summer with BBQs in the garden, paddling pools and cool drinks, just like us, our beloved companions are struggling to stay cool as temperatures rise. Plus, they have a coat of fur to contend with! Here are some useful...

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August Competition 2021

August Competition 2021

   It's Competition Time! With Crufts not going ahead this year, we have decided to have a little competition of our own, and we want YOU to be get involved! So get your cameras ready!   Prizes: We're giving away 10 packs of Serene-UM Calming Tablets...

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A Guide To Staycations With Your Pets

A Guide To Staycations With Your Pets

The sun is shining, your bag is packed and you’re ready to put your feet up. It can only mean one thing: holidays! With staycations still the order of the day for 2021, it’s unlikely that many of us will be heading for the airport any time soon, but there are a lot of...

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Help Your Pets Adjust To Getting Back To ‘Normal’

Help Your Pets Adjust To Getting Back To ‘Normal’

When it comes to our beloved pets, routine is everything. From favourite foods and regular walks to their go-to spot for sleep, a pet is most content when they can happily follow a familiar daily pattern. So, now that the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown any semblance of...

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June Bank Holiday Competition 2021

June Bank Holiday Competition 2021

To celebrate the launch of our new GRAIN FREE Creamy Centres dog treats we are giving away 3 packs, 1 of each flavour, to 5 lucky winners! So get your cameras ready! To enter, post a pic of your dog in the comments section on this Facebook post and make sure to like...

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Healthy Treats For Dog Training

Healthy Treats For Dog Training

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but what if you have no other choice? Perhaps you have recently adopted a more mature rescue dog or you may even have a brand-new puppy on your hands, and the time has come to see what they’re made of in the training...

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How To Prevent Fleas On Dogs

How To Prevent Fleas On Dogs

Dogs are well known for their love of catching a ball at any given opportunity. Unfortunately, a ball isn’t the only thing they are prone to catching. Yes, you’ve guessed it – it’s time to talk about the dreaded fleas! But fear not; we've compiled some expert tips for...

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Keeping Pets Safe At Easter

Keeping Pets Safe At Easter

With brighter days, flowers in bloom and chocolate aplenty, it’s no wonder Easter is one of the highlights of the calendar year. But while it is a time for celebration, it also has the potential to be a hazardous event for your beloved pets. But fear not; we're here...

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Easter Competition 2021

Easter Competition 2021

This Easter, 3 lucky winners will get their hands on a great prize hamper that includes several packs of our brand new, wheat-free Healthy Bites and the new Healthy Bites Activity Ball! To enter, post a pic of your small pet in the comments of this Facebook post and...

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Should You Brush Your Dog’s Teeth?

Should You Brush Your Dog’s Teeth?

As a pet parent, having a happy and healthy dog is no doubt at the top of your priority list. You ensure they get regular exercise, and frequent baths and are never in short supply of their favourite foods – but should you also pay attention to things like dental...

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How To Keep Your Lawn Green With Dogs

How To Keep Your Lawn Green With Dogs

With warmer, brighter days just around the corner, the green-fingered among us are no doubt gearing up to get their gardens in check. Add a pet pooch to the mix and dreams of a beautiful, blooming lawn might hang in the balance! So, how do you keep your lawn green...

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Valentine’s Day Competition – February 2021

Valentine’s Day Competition – February 2021

Is your dog looking for love this Valentine’s Day? We have 3 great prize hampers to give away to the #dogs with the best dating profiles! Each hamper has everything your dog needs to be date-ready: New VETIQ Enzymatic Toothpaste with Bamboo Toothbrush VETIQ Tear Stain...

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3 Healthy Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

3 Healthy Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

Reaching for the treat bag and seeing the instant excitement of your dog can put a smile on your face. You love making them happy. But dishing out tasty treats is not all about making your dog, or you for that matter, feel good. Treats can also be an extremely...

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Pedro’s Story

Pedro’s Story

Meet Pedro, he is gorgeous! Pedro was featured in the Mark + Chappell 2021 calendar as Mr. January, and his story is so touching we thought we'd share it. Pedro was abandoned in Spain in 2018 and whilst he was living on the streets and fending for himself some...

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Weight Management Tips For Dogs

Weight Management Tips For Dogs

As a dog owner, it’s only natural that you will want to spoil your pets from time to time. It doesn’t matter how many articles you read or what your vet says, when your pup is staring up at you with those pleading eyes, you inevitably find yourself thinking, “What’s...

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Why Some Dogs Need Space

Why Some Dogs Need Space

If you see a dog with a YELLOW ribbon, bandana or similar on the leash or the dog, this is a dog that needs some space. Please do not approach the dog, or its people, with your dog. They are indicating that their dog cannot be close to other dogs.   How close is...

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2020 Pet Calendar Competition

2020 Pet Calendar Competition

Updated: December 2020 Is your pet simply gorgeous? Well then, it’s time to make sure that they are the face of the month for our 2021 Calendar. It's open to all pets! Each month in 2020 we’ll be running a competition to see who will be feature of the 2021 Mark +...

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Mark + Chappell Team Up With Yellow Dog™

Mark + Chappell Team Up With Yellow Dog™

Today, we’re proud to announce our new partnership with Yellow Dog UK™, a trusted and established UK dog charity. We believe in the message of their initiative – Some Dogs Need Space – and that safer, more enjoyable walks lead to an improved quality of life for dogs...

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Mark + Chappell Team Up With Yellow Dog™

Mark + Chappell Team Up With Yellow Dog™

Today, we’re proud to announce our new partnership with Yellow Dog UK™, a trusted and established UK dog charity. We believe in the message of their initiative – Some Dogs Need Space – and that safer, more enjoyable walks lead to an improved quality of life for...

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Puppy Teething Tips

Puppy Teething Tips

When taking care of a growing puppy, teething can be one of the most sensitive and challenging times for both the owners and the puppy. Their newly arriving teeth are not only painful to them but can also be painful to much of your furniture, clothing and other...

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Does My Cat Have A Urinary Problem?

Does My Cat Have A Urinary Problem?

Does my cat have a urinary problem? Despite what you might think, it is fairly common for cat owners to ask themselves this question. Urinary problems are fairly common amongst cats, likely, your veterinarian or another cat owner has already warned you about them. So...

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